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Section 1.0 – PHI 3.5 Battery Safety Protocol
Section 1.1 – Safety & Protective Features
1.1.1 – 80A Breaker
All PHI 3.5 Batteries are outfitted with an 80A hydraulic/magnetic circuit breaker which will show a
white base when tripped. This breaker increases safety during shipping and installations and
allows the battery to effectively be turned “off” or “on.” The breaker works in conjunction with the
built-in battery management system (BMS) and creates additional safety, efficiency and
functionality to the overall power storage system.
Figure 1.0 - PHI 3.5 80A Circuit Breaker
CAUTION:
Circuit Breakers, Disconnects and Fuses should be employed throughout several points of a
power storage and generation installation to effectively isolate and protect all components of the system
to safeguard against faults, short circuits, polarity reversals or a failure of any component in the overall
system. Fuses, breakers, wiring ratings and values should be determined by established standards and
evaluated by certified electricians, licensed installers, and regional code authorities. Although each PHI
3.5 Battery contains both an 80 Amp circuit breaker and an internal BMS with circuitry that protects the
Lithium Ferrous Phosphate cells from overcharge, over-discharge and excessive load amperage, the PHI
3.5 Batteries must always be installed with a charge controller and the appropriate settings to protect the
PHI 3.5 from open PV voltage and other high voltage charging sources. The PHI 3.5 Battery Management
System (BMS) and internal circuit breaker alone will not protect the PHI batteries from these extreme
electrical phenomena. Failure to adhere to installation protocol will void the Warranty.
CAUTION:
Verify polarity at all connections with a standard volt meter before 1) energizing the system
and 2) turning the PHI 3.5 80 Amp breaker “ON/OFF” switch to the “ON” position.
Reverse polarity
at the
battery terminals will void the Warranty and destroy the batteries.
PHI 3.5 Batteries pose some risk of shock or sparking during the installation and initial wiring and
connection process. This is consistent with all other battery-based storage formats. Be sure to turn the
built-in 80 Amp breaker to the “OFF” position to minimalize the risk of shock or sparks during the
